​​2019 has been an incredible year for SMU so far, especially in areas of industry engagement, innovation, internationalisation and integrative work! So, what’s next for us?

SMU President Prof Lily Kong delved into details during her inaugural State of the University Address: http://bit.ly/smunews-psou2019

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Meet SMU Associate Professor of Finance, Fu Fangjian. Did you know that when he was little, he dreamt of being a librarian so that he could be around books 📚 all day? Find out how his love for reading shaped his career in finance and academia.

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Doing what you love for a living doesn't have to be a pipe dream. 💡 Our SMU Career Champions dish out some tips to get you one step closer to figuring out what career path to pursue.

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"No one has one minute more or one minute less than 24 hours." Treasuring every moment and living life to the fullest is the philosophy that SMU Accountancy alumna Lim Kexin holds close to her heart. As the first SMU graduate to be appointed member of the University’s Board of Trustees, she shares how she has come full circle since graduating from SMU in 2005.

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​​🎉 1️⃣ 1st in Asia yet again! For the second year running, our SMU Master of Information Technology in Business - MITB programme has been crowned Asia’s best Master in Business Analytics programme by the QS Masters in Business Analytics Rankings 2020. Kudos to our SMU School of Information Systems! Read more here: http://bit.ly/smunews-mitbqs2020

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Resilience, a multicultural outlook, an understanding of what it means to be human and natural curiosity—these are the values SMU President Prof Lily Kong believes all universities should impart to their students.

Read on for highlights from her speech at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2019 in Switzerland: http://bit.ly/smunews-thewas2019

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How can marketers avoid stumbling into the next social media controversy?

SMU alumna Astha Kalbag, a Marketing Science Expert at Facebook, shares the challenges and key insights companies should know when tackling the complex task of digital marketing.

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Our students have done the nation proud at the global finals of the 2019 International Quant Championship! SMU undergraduates Anita Chia, Jorden Seet and Jaylen Li put their knowledge of quantitative finance to the test against teams from 14 other countries, walking away with the second runner-up position and US$8,000 👏🏼!

Read about it: http://bit.ly/smunews-intlquantchamp2019

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A culture shock can be a good thing ⚡️. In fact, insights gained from living and working overseas have inspired an entrepreneurial spirit in our undergraduates who embarked on a 3-month overseas internship under the Global Innovation Immersion programme by @SMUIIE. Hear them share more on their experience below.

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​​🛥Fair winds ahead for students in our Maritime Business and Operations Track.

Our renewed partnerships with Singapore Maritime Institute and Copenhagen Business School promises a sea of opportunities for our students to further their understanding of the global maritime ecosystem beyond Singapore’s shores: http://bit.ly/SMUNews-SMI-SMU-CBS-2019

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What’s hampering SMU Professor Archan Misra's vision of a smart city🤔? Battery life 🔋.

With his recent National Research Foundation Investigatorship grant, Prof Misra hopes to solve this issue using ultra-low power or battery-less machines to assist human workers.

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🎯 Congratulations to national para archer and SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business alumna Syahidah Alim on clinching the WORLD No. 1 spot in October's World Archery rankings🥇🏆🇸🇬 ! We're rooting for you in the upcoming competitions, as well as in your quest for a podium finish at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics!

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Most university students take between 2 to 3 internships. How many did Darren Yuen take? Try 🖐🏼! The SMU Business alumnus shares how an appetite for learning and success led him to five internships across different disciplines—one of which was an eye-opening overseas stint in Mumbai, India 🇮🇳.

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Got nerves about making a career switch? Don't let the fear of the unknown or lack of experience keep you away from a more fulfilling career. We've got six tips for anyone looking to make the jump to a new industry.

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✅ Did you know that our campus is certified 100% green? What a great way to mark our longstanding efforts towards a sustainable campus—💚🏢four of our campus buildings being awarded the Green Mark Platinum award by the Building and Construction Authority!

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​​Haze, dry spells and flash floods—how can Singapore's urban resilience be maximised to better withstand the impact of extreme weather 🌪⛈? SMU Assoc Prof Winston Chow highlights the importance of government planning and shares how the private sector stands to benefit from playing their part as well. READ MORE: http://bit.ly/SMUNews-wchow171019

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There's much to be learnt from doing overseas community service. Initially a sceptic of the concept, SMU Business undergraduate Agalia Tan changed her perspectives after her experience with Project Hua Tat, living with the locals of a small Vietnamese village 🇻🇳.

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​​An interdisciplinary approach is the way forward! Starting next January, SMU PhD students from Nanyang Technological University and SMU will be able to enrol for postgraduate courses in both universities under our NTU-SMU PhD Student Exchange Programme. READ MORE: http://bit.ly/SMUNews-ntusmuphd

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We’re happy to announce ✌️ two new SMU-X courses on sustainability and nutrition improvement developed in partnership 🤝 with Royal DSM under our Sustainability major at the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business. READ MORE: http://bit.ly/SMUNews-smudsm2019

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Where can you find an internship that lets you prep for a fashion launch, or share financial projections with investors? Try Thailand 🇹🇭! Three of our undergraduates share their experiences working at startups in Bangkok under the Global Innovation Immersion programme.

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